He was really affected most miserably of all by this desertion.

He had loved her earnestly enough, but now that the possibility of losing her stared him in the face she seemed much more attractive.

He really pined for a word, and looked out upon her with his mind's eye in the most wistful manner.

He did not propose to lose her, whatever she might think.

Come what might, he would adjust this matter, and soon.